Walk for CommUNITY

Plans are being made for JCCA’s 9th Annual Walk for CommUNITY, but the purpose of the Walk and the fun will be the same. To be part of the planning process or to learn more about becoming a sponsor of this event, contact the JCCA office today!

The Walk for CommUNITY symbolizes the solidarity of our Arkansas community, whose different sectors are all working together to advance diversity, challenge assumptions and promote understanding.

Funds raised from the Walk for CommUNITY will be used to support existing programs and implement new youth leadership, adult leadership and community programs. JCCA reaches young people from elementary through college with numerous youth leadership programs aimed at breaking down barriers, eliminating stereotyping and building respect in our communities. Funds are also help JCCA offer/expand/implement new programs throughout the state.

The Walk for CommUNITY is a great opportunity for all allies of JCCA to support the work that JCCA does and to showcase their pride in the diversity of the Arkansas community.

Your participation as a Walker will raise money and raise awareness about JCCA and its programs. Your commitment to the ideals of JCCA will make a difference in the future of our community.

If you would like more information about the Walk for CommUNITY,
or to register on-line, become a Team Leader, or Sponsor this event, please contact Mallory Jewell, Special Projects Coordinator, at the JCCA office.

Over 700 people registered in our 8th Annual Walk for CommUNITY. More than $39,000 was raised to expand our youth and community programs aimed at fighting bigotry, promoting diversity and challenging the assumptions we make about people with backgrounds and customs different from our own.

Held on Sunday, November 4, 2007, The Walk festivities took place in the Little Rock River Market pavilions. While younger participants were entertained by a face painting team and a fabulous balloon artist, adult Walkers listened to music and visited with friends, old and new. Over 50 groups formed teams for the 2007 Walk for CommUNITY. Teams represented schools, corporations, faith-based organizations and other not for profit groups. The opening ceremony was led by the Walk Chair C.J. Duvall, Jr., North Little Rock Mayor Pat Hays, Little Rock Mayor Mark Stodola and U.S. Congressman Vic Snyder. After the ceremony, walkers followed a one-mile path over the Main Street bridge to North Little Rock and then back to the Little Rock River Market pavilions for a post Walk celebration with refreshments, live music, entertainment and fun!